IsntJesusAwesome Podcast

Do we throw the word “hate” out of our language too quickly? Does Jesus ever have hate in His heart? The answer might surprise.  

When confronting evil with the zeal of the Lord we must be confident in our beliefs and calling.   Music by Seth Norris

When we are faced with the reality of a dire situation in our lives it smacks us in the face. That is reality! But it is not the final reality! The story of Esther teaches us that God is able to reorder our reality.   Music by Seth Norris

The false beliefs we embrace move us to automatic action that results in bad habits and addictions.  How can we clean our minds up from the mess inside?  It is a process and we have Divine help.   Music by Seth Norris

Is it conflicting goals to attempt to redeem the wicked while at the same time opposing them? The Bible gives, and Jesus models, the answer.   Music by Seth Norris

Lot and his family were in danger of being caught in the destruction of Sodom. When angels told him to leave he kept hesitating and asking questions, yet God in His patience reasoned with him. Might He sometimes do the same with us?   Music by Seth Norris

What do we do when when intense resistance comes against our work for the Lord? Do we quit or try to compromise? Do we assume God’s not in it? Not Nehemiah. He has courage for the glory of God.

The danger of a Christianity without a vibrant relationship with Jesus is that we drift toward a lifeless religion of rules and doctrines that have little power to keep us, and our children, interested in what really matters.

As Christians we can drift in two dangerous and seemingly opposite directions - legalism or liberalism.  Both can be devastating to a vibrant relationship with Jesus.

We easily drift away from God, but there is something we can do to keep this from happening. The answer might surprise and will probably seem too simple.

Part of discipling the nations is to point out evil, which comes across a bit intolerant and creates enemies who give us significant opposition. While we are told to love them, we are not to let them stop our mission.

It is so easy to focus on many aspects related to the spiritual and miss the Greatest One behind it all.

What is Christmas really about? Here is an angle you may or may not have considered.

There is a time to build in the Kingdom of God, but when resistance comes and pressures mount, we are tempted to quit. Why? Nehemiah gives us a hint.

Christians are engaged in a cultural war against their faith, message, divine assignment, and their God. Some are negotiating and dialing down their intensity to be more acceptable, but Nehemiah would have another agenda for us.

Are some of the modern phrases we use to encourage each other really helpful?  Are they biblical?  And, should Christian people use them? 

Here are the two concluding points on Jesus’ short power-packed resume. They demand a verdict.

This God we have been examining is so pure and so righteous that we humans, in our impure and unrighteous state, can’t approach him. Next on our “god resume” is the solution.

If you are a repentant atheist who is interviewing candidates for a god to follow, surely you wouldn’t want some ordinary, mediocre looking god. You would want one that is magnificent and awe-inspiring. Here’s your man!

If you were a repentant atheist looking for a god to believe in, here are two more points you might want to consider in your search. They are non-negotiable.

If you were a repentant atheist in search of a god, what would be your qualifying character traits? The writer of Hebrews lists eight. Here is the first.

How are we to respond when we are treated unfairly? Do we let it go, or do we stand up for ourselves? The Bible has some ideas on this, and Jesus Himself gives us clear direction. Find out more in this weeks devotional.

Why is there conflict in the church?  Why do Christians sometimes not get along?  Is it because we are carnal?  Possibly.   But could there be another reason?  Listen and find out. Background music by Seth Norris

The blessings of joy and peace are both precursors to hope and gifts from God, but how do we get them? This week’s devotion tells us how. Background music by Seth Norris

God does not only want us to simply "get by", barely keeping our heads above the water, hanging on by a thread until Jesus returns.  He wants us to thrive.